From: Alpinestars
Hailing from Canyon Lake, California, 19 year old Eddie Valdez is a truly technical rider with buttery flow and mad style. Whether he's on a wench or behind a boat, Eddie makes it all look a little too easy. And, he is definitely a huge advocate of the progression of professional wakeboarding and is really making a name for himself around the globe.
The best 240 snowboarders from approximately 30 nations have traveled to Oslo, Norway for the World Snowboarding Championships. This week, February 10-19, they'll partake in one of the most highly respected contests in freestyle snowboarding, which takes place just once every four years. Surrounded by fellow riders, friends, and peers, these talented athletes will compete for the acclaimed title of world champion. Male and female winners will be named in the halfpipe and slopestyle..